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Fancy

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe imagination.
2.NounAn image or representation of anything formed in the mind.
3.NounAn opinion or notion formed without much reflection.
4.NounA whim.
"I had a fancy to learn to play the flute."
5.NounLove or amorous attachment.
6.NounLiking.
"He took a fancy to the goods in the window."
7.NounThe object of inclination or liking.
8.NounAny sport or hobby pursued by a group.
"Trainspotting is the fancy of a special lot.; the cat fancy"
9.NounThe enthusiasts of such a pursuit.
"He fell out of favor with the boxing fancy after the incident."
10.NounA diamond with a distinctive colour.
11.NounThat which pleases or entertains the taste or caprice without much use or value.
12.NounA bite-sized sponge cake, with a layer of cream, covered in icing.
"a French fancy; a fondant fancy; cream fancies"
13.NounA sort of love song or light impromptu ballad.
14.NounIn the game of jacks, a style of play involving additional actions (contrasted with plainsies).
15.NounA colored neckerchief worn at prizefights to show support for a contender.
"the yellow fancy; the cream fancy; the blood-red fancy"
16.AdjectiveDecorative, or featuring decorations, especially intricate or diverse ones.
"This is a fancy shawl."
17.AdjectiveOf a superior grade.
"This box contains bottles of the fancy grade of jelly."
18.AdjectiveExecuted with skill.
"He initiated the game-winning play with a fancy deked saucer pass to the winger."
19.AdjectiveUnnecessarily complicated.
"I'm not keen on him and his fancy ideas."
20.AdjectiveExtravagant; above real value.
21.AdverbIn a fancy manner; fancily.
22.VerbTo appreciate without jealousy or greed.
"I fancy your new car, but I like my old one just fine."
23.VerbWould like; have a desire for.
"I fancy a burger tonight for dinner.; Do you fancy going to town this weekend?"
24.VerbTo be sexually, aesthetically or romantically attracted to.
"I fancy that girl over there."
25.VerbTo imagine, suppose.
"[dated] I fancy you'll want something to drink after your long journey.; I fancy this is an error.; Fancy meeting you here!; Fancy that! I saw Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy kissing in the garden.; You won't get the gig just because you fancy yourself a musician."
26.VerbTo form a conception of; to portray in the mind.
27.VerbTo have a fancy for; to like; to be pleased with, particularly on account of external appearance or manners.
28.VerbTo breed (animals) as a hobby.
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